300 The Power of Anniversaries: How to Use Milestones to Market Your Farm Business
My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers
Release Date: 02/19/2025
My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers
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info_outlineIt's our 300th episode!! Wow. Can I make a confession?... I didn't realize this important milestone moment until 10 days ago. And by then, it was too late. I realized I had missed my chance to make this moment a "Big Deal" and build momentum for my brand. There were SO many things I could have done with this episode!... invited a special interview guest, held a giveway, gotten a round-table of farmers who have coached with me to hear their transformative stories, or "looked back" at where I've been.
So I decided to turn this into a learning opportunity for all of us. I'm "going meta" as we use this milestone episode to discuss the marketing power of YOUR farm's milestone moments. I’ll share the lessons I learned from forgetting to celebrate this big achievement—and give you a roadmap for using anniversaries and other key dates to grow your farm’s business.
In this episode, you'll discover:
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Why milestones create powerful marketing opportunities
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The psychology behind milestone marketing (and why it works)
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3 types of milestones you should celebrate
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Creative ideas for turning milestones into marketing gold
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How to name and promote your milestone celebrations
Your Action Step: Identify one upcoming milestone in your business and brainstorm three ways to celebrate it. Need help? If you're a member of Farm Marketing School, you cann download my free Milestone Celebration Planning Worksheet to get started!
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🎧 Recommended Next Episode: Not sure what to listen to next? Check out Episode 205: How to Create a Promotion Calendar for Your Farm—it’s the perfect follow-up to today’s discussion.
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